Beginner · 12 min

Unwind to Sleep

Indulge in calming, extended stretches meticulously crafted to enhance sleep quality by alleviating muscle tension and promoting profound relaxation for your body and mind.

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Total session: 12:52 · Includes preparation and side changes.

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Mountain Pose

Mountain Pose

Movement instructions

Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart. Bring your palms together at your chest. Lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders, and look ahead.

Seek guidance on alignment if you have an existing muscle or joint condition.

Get ready5

Total (including preparation): 12:52 · 12:52 remaining

Up next: Mountain Pose · 1:00

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Your sequence

Both sides are included. Follow the movement instructions; move at your own pace.

  1. Mountain Pose1:00
  2. Hug pose standing1:00
  3. Rag doll1:00
  4. Upward dog1:00
  5. Child's Pose1:00
  6. Happy baby1:00
  7. Knees-to-Chest1:00
  8. Spinal twist · Both sides1:00
  9. Reclined butterfly2:00
  10. Lie down2:00

Five seconds to prepare, five seconds between movements, and two seconds to switch sides. All are included in the total. Pause whenever you need. Reset to edit settings. Nothing is saved after leaving. Keep this page open. Sound may stop when the screen locks; the timer catches up when you return.

720 seconds moving + 52 seconds for preparation and changes. Changing settings resets playback.

Based on the app routine: Unwind to Sleep.

Read the movement instructions before starting. Stop if a movement is painful; you can pause at any time.

Plan your space and time

10 timed steps use 10 different movements. Starting positions: Standing, Floor. Inspect the illustrated setup for each movement before starting.

Each row below is the exact stored exercise time. Additional preparation and position changes extend the session beyond that total; no extra transition time is hidden in this table.

Sequence and timing
StepMovementSeconds
1Mountain Pose60
2Hug pose standing60
3Rag doll60
4Upward dog60
5Child's Pose60
6Happy baby60
7Knees-to-Chest60
8Spinal twist60
9Reclined butterfly120
10Lie down120

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Routine overview

What you’ll move through.

10 timed steps · 12 min in total. Time shown is the sum of the listed steps; extra transition time is not included.

Move gently, breathe normally, and stay within a comfortable range. Stop if anything feels painful.

  1. 01

    Mountain Pose

    Standing · Focus: posture, balance.

    60s
  2. 02

    Hug pose standing

    Standing · Focus: upper back, relaxation.

    60s
  3. 03

    Rag doll

    Standing · Focus: back, hamstrings.

    60s
  4. 04

    Upward dog

    Floor · Focus: chest, abdomen, shoulders.

    60s
  5. 05

    Child's Pose

    Floor · Focus: back, hips, shoulders.

    60s
  6. 06

    Happy baby

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs.

    60s
  7. 07

    Knees-to-Chest

    Floor · Focus: lower back, hips.

    60s
  8. 08

    Spinal twist

    Floor · Focus: back, hips.

    60s
  9. 09

    Reclined butterfly

    Floor · Focus: hips, inner thighs.

    120s
  10. 10

    Lie down

    Floor · Focus: relaxation.

    120s

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Step by step

How to do the routine.

How to do Mountain Pose

Step 1 · 60 seconds

Mountain Pose

  1. Stand with your feet together or hip-width apart.
  2. Bring your palms together at your chest.
  3. Lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders, and look ahead.
Helpful cue

Balance your weight evenly and breathe naturally.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, sit on a firm chair with your feet supported and your shoulders relaxed.

How to do Hug pose standing

Step 2 · 60 seconds

Hug pose standing

  1. Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Cross your arms and rest your hands on opposite shoulders.
  3. Hug gently and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Keep your knees soft and avoid hunching your shoulders.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, loosen the arm position and keep your shoulders relaxed.

How to do Rag doll

Step 3 · 60 seconds

Rag doll

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and knees soft.
  2. Fold forward from your hips and hold opposite elbows.
  3. Let your head and arms hang comfortably.
Helpful cue

Sway gently only if comfortable; keep your knees bent as needed.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bend your knees and rest your hands on your thighs or sturdy blocks.

How to do Upward dog

Step 4 · 60 seconds

Upward dog

  1. Lie face down with your palms beside your lower ribs.
  2. Press through your hands and the tops of your feet to lift your chest.
  3. Straighten your arms as comfortable, lifting your thighs from the mat.
Helpful cue

Keep your shoulders away from your ears and avoid pinching your lower back.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, keep your thighs down and lift your chest only a little, using a low cobra position.

How to do Child's Pose

Step 5 · 60 seconds

Child's Pose

  1. Kneel with your big toes together and knees comfortably apart.
  2. Sit your hips toward your heels and walk your hands forward.
  3. Rest your forehead on the mat and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Use a cushion under your forehead or between your hips and heels if needed.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bring your knees closer together and support your forehead with a folded blanket.

How to do Happy baby

Step 6 · 60 seconds

Happy baby

  1. Lie on your back and bring your knees toward your chest.
  2. Hold the outside edges of your feet, with soles facing upward.
  3. Let your knees open and draw them gently toward the floor.
Helpful cue

Keep your head and lower back resting on the mat.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, hold behind your thighs instead of reaching for your feet.

How to do Knees-to-Chest

Step 7 · 60 seconds

Knees-to-Chest

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
  2. Bring both knees toward your chest and hold your shins.
  3. Keep your head resting on the mat and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Use a gentle hug rather than pulling hard.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, hold behind your thigh and bring the knee in only partway.

How to do Spinal twist

Step 8 · 60 seconds

Spinal twist

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and arms open to the sides.
  2. Guide the bent knee across your body while keeping your shoulders down.
  3. Return to center and repeat on the other side.
Helpful cue

Place a cushion under the bent knee if needed; avoid forcing the twist.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, make the turn smaller and keep your shoulders relaxed.

How to do Reclined butterfly

Step 9 · 120 seconds

Reclined butterfly

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent.
  2. Bring the soles of your feet together and let your knees open.
  3. Rest your arms beside you and breathe slowly.
Helpful cue

Support your knees with cushions rather than pressing them down.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, support your knees with cushions and move your feet farther from your hips.

How to do Lie down

Step 10 · 120 seconds

Lie down

  1. Lie on your back with arms beside you and legs comfortable.
  2. Let your palms face upward and relax your shoulders.
  3. Breathe naturally and soften your body from head to toe.
Helpful cue

Return your attention to your breathing whenever your mind wanders.

Make it gentler

For less intensity, bend your knees or place a cushion beneath them for support.

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